Now that the July 4 holiday is behind us, it's time to start planning for your Labor Day vacation. September 5 is just around the corner and the RedWeek site is ripe with amazing deals at timeshare resorts worldwide.

Avenue Plaza
New Orleans, LA, sits in the heart of The Big Easy. Hop on the streetcar as it travels past the resort to explore all that New Orleans has to offer.
Rentals start at $70/night.
Labor Day week rental only $104/night.
Own for only $10.
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Beach Quarters Resort
Virginia Beach, VA, is so close to the American Music Festival that you can hear the bands from your unit's private balcony.
Rentals start at $136/night.
Labor Day week rental only $186/night.
Own for only $3,995.
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Eagle Crest Resort
Redmond, OR, offers 1,250 acres of pure outdoor fun - horseback riding, hiking, golfing, white water rafting, and so much more.
Rentals start at $86/night.
Labor Day week rental only $120/night.
Own for $550.
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Ask the Timeshare Crusader

Our "Ask the Timeshare Crusader" series continues this month with a question from Phyllis:

I have been a timeshare owner for the past 12 years and have been reading with increased dismay the media articles bashing timeshare. Is there anything that can be done to combat this rash of negative media attention?

I'm sure I've read the exact same articles as you, and I won't give them any more press by including links here. This rash of articles has me both worried and upset… Read Lisa's full answer »

Diamond Resorts: Integrity Under Fire

For the past two years many debates have been waged on the RedWeek forums about the integrity of Diamond Resorts International. One owner refers to The CLUB at Diamond Resorts International as "a sham", while others simply want to get out from under their ownership. The discussion is still in full swing and owners have a lot to say! Join in the discussion on the RedWeek Forums and share your thoughts.

Paw Prints

For RedWeek users that love to travel and love their animals, we've created Paw Prints. Each month we'll feature one lucky RedWeek user on vacation with his/her pet. Send us a picture with a short write-up of where you are and what you're doing and be sure to watch the RedWeek newsletter!

Kicking off the series is Kira, a Pembroke Welsh corgi owned by RedWeek president Maurice Aubrey, in beautiful Lake Chelan, WA.

Island One Emerges From Chapter 11

Island One Resorts and its Island One Resorts Management Corp. affiliate successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its plan of reorganization was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and became effective…; Read the full article »

Featured Resort

This up-scale, pet friendly resort is the perfect escape for the entire family or a quite couples retreat. Guests have full access to resort restaurants, spa, golf course, tennis facilities, and swimming pools. For families traveling with youngsters, Four Seasons offers a plethora of programs to keep your little ones entertained

"The most beautiful and relaxing timeshare I have ever been in. Great for families - playground on site, beautiful walking around resort, separate TS game room, hotel game room, the front desk even loaned us an Xbox with a couple games for our boys-no charge. Pools were warm and never crowded, Jacuzzi was huge, and there is a steam room in the lady's bathroom. Everything is first rate and the staff fabulous."

Timeshare Ambassador

If you are a regular reader of my blog (and why wouldn't you be?), you already know that I don't travel on the Fourth of July. Even though I globe-trot for a living, it is the one week of the year that is just …